Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis

Presenters: Mel Doerksen BSc Kin, MPT & Blaine Mackie BSc Bio, BSc PT, Dip Manip PT, FCAMPT, CFTII 

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Osteoarthritis is described as a joint disease that causes the breakdown of the surface (cartilage) of a joint in the body. Think of your joint like an orange, the peel is the cartilage of the joint that protects the fruit, and the underlying fruit is the bone. As you take away the peel of the orange, you expose the fruit that is beneath. This is similar to your joint, as you wear away the cartilage of your joint the bone is exposed. This breakdown of the surface or cartilage can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobility which can often lead to joint replacement surgery.

These issues can make everyday activities such as getting out of bed in the morning, putting on socks, getting up from a chair, or starting up an exercise program very difficult. Unfortunately, osteoarthritis is not curable but there are many ways to manage your symptoms and improve your function.

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis with approximately 3.9 million Canadians over the age of 20 living with diagnosed osteoarthritis. In the last 5 years, volumes of hip and knee replacement surgeries have increased by ~17% and are expected to continue to rise. With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying surgery dates, now is the time to learn how to manage osteoarthritis!

In this webinar you will learn about osteoarthritis and how physiotherapy can help you can get back to doing the activities that you enjoy!
Osteoarthritis: Causes and Pain Management
by Mel Doerksen BSc (Kin), MPT & Blaine Mackie BSc Bio, BScPT, Dip Manip PT, FCAMPT, CFTII
Where: Zoom Platform
When: Tuesday, January 19
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
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Description:
This seminar will take a look at the causes and affects of osteoarthritis.  Mel will go through the medical definition and background of the disease.  She will also spend time talking about the implications of osteoarthritis, as well as how to manage the symptoms and pain associated with this condition.

To register for this session, you may contact the front office or register below. As always, there will be promotional offers to help people in need! We hope to hear from you and any friends that would enjoy an evening of entertainment and virtual education. Forward or share this link with anyone you feel would enjoy this workshop so they can register and learn as well.
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